The Cyclist's Food Guide

[Grits]

I had my copy of The Cyclist's Food Guide handy when I read this post so looked through it to refresh my memory. I couldn't find a reference to organic vegetables, and it wasn't listed in the index. That doesn't mean it isn't there, but I don't remember it, and it doesn't sound like something she would say. If anyone finds it, please post the page number.

As far as the fast food thing, she includes a section of what the healthiest choices would be at various fast food restaurants recognizing that sometimes, a fast food joint is going to be the only option. Not all of us are going to prepare a healthy lunch and snacks to take with us on the road.

She also has a lot of quick,healthy meals that require little to no cooking. Sure, it would be healthier to prepare something from scratch, but for many of us, some frozen veggies and pasta would be far healthier than going out to eat because we don't want to take the time to shop and cook that day. She strikes me as being very practical in helping people to make the best choices within the circumstances they find themselves. It sounds like the reviewer did not read the book very carefully.

[abejita]

I read Nancy Clark's Sports Nutrition Guidebook while we were driving to my parents' house. I really liked it. I couldn't find the cyclist's food guide at the library, so I ordered it. Should be waiting for me at my house when i get home. I really like her idea of front loading your eat at the beginning of the day to avoid binging later in the day.

mary

[azfiddle]

I just got my copy of the Cyclist's Food Guide in the mail, and it came with a handwritten note from Nancy inside!

It looks there is a some overlap with the sports nutrition book, but a lot of cycling specific tips - I'm looking forward to spending some time with it. Sharon